Friday night is a huge night for Mick Cronin

[ANOTHERBANNERYEAR]

Ha. What does McNeese State get? Mike Woodson?

Are we sure the McNeese State AD will do that deal? We might have to throw in some NIL money. Might need to make them a strong ass offer.

It’s a 3 way. Somebody’s going to get f***ed

 

[Thcgh]

I’m still in the “no f’en way” crowd. Nobody but you are saying this.

If they don’t talk to Beard then they aren’t serious about being dominant again.

 

[Thcgh]

I think Beard is a unique circumstance. Logically, Dolson has known he was going to be making this move, probably for an over a year at this point. At some point in the last year, he would have ran checks on Beard, and had discussions with Whitten, at least, on Beard. I put the odds on him pursuing Beard without Whitten's prior approval, at less than zero. And I just can't fathom them together deciding to take on the risks, with IU's past and current situations, and Beard's past situation.

Not a way to run a big program. Get the best coach….

 

[Victorbmyboy]

Not a way to run a big program. Get the best coach….

He’s not the best.

 

[kmathum]

Not a way to run a big program. Get the best coach….

If Beard wants the job and you can't get Brad. Make it happen.

 

[Thcgh]

He’s not the best.

Oh yes he is… by far

 

[ams66]

If I had to place a wager, I'd say CB has never been an option for SD. Too many scars from the Sampson debacle.

Was SD here for any of that?

 

[Victorbmyboy]

Oh yes he is… by far

His conference record isn’t.

 

[Hatchets7times]

Why are people on Cronin? If he's worth a 16-20M buyout, we're living in the Twilight Zone.

I'm out on him.
Big...
I'd take a young somewhat no name over him..

 

[Harpo Marxist]

I’m going to disagree. Not that I know anything, but I don’t think Dolson will disqualify a candidate because it might hurt a few feelings. If Dolson does his research and feels Beard is the best candidate to bring IU back, I think he’ll take that chance. As I’ve said before, I don’t believe it matters who Dolson ends up choosing, some will find something to complain about.
I think the largest majority of IU alumni/fans just want to enjoy watching IU basketball again. I know I do.

So much has changed with NIL and the portal. That new reality has to drive the coaching search if the goal is to bring IU back. "Recruiting" as we knew it is over. Its now a combo platter year in and year out...the portal, NIL and high school recruiting (which also means NIL). So when it comes to hiring the "best fit"....which candidate has the comprehensive skills that will be necessary to move IU's trajectory up? Xs and Os and charisma are important...but so is vision. Those skills have to complement the resources that are available, and vice versa. IMO....that really narrows the search pool of candidates. Continuity and consistency after the hire is also a factor. We don't need a flash in the pan....which is why significant track record is on the checklist. Dolson has his work cut out for him to find and acquire the "best fit".

 

[Courtsensetwo]

It is a big night for the BIG just because of what this matchup represents.

Cronin is not a factor.

 

[Seyton]

If people don't want Mick Cronin I get that. I don't want Mick Cronin, either. But baggin on him is just silly. That man has been very, very successful and we could do a whole hell of a lot worse than him. If he somehow wound up being our new coach we'd be very good.

 

[iubhounds]

It is a big night for the BIG just because of what this matchup represents.

Cronin is not a factor.

To bad it is not a match up with two "all-time classic" uniforms being worn on national tv ... IU could have worn these crappy designed uniforms on February 28th vs Penn State and still caught the Black Month celebration. Too bad IU won't be in the NCAA's ... I'd like to see them wear green and white uniforms for St Patrick's Day since I am Irish. (joke)

 

[Courtsensetwo]

To bad it is not a match up with two "all-time classic" uniforms being worn on national tv ... IU could have worn these crappy designed uniforms on February 28th vs Penn State and still caught the Black Month celebration. Too bad IU won't be in the NCAA's ... I'd like to see them wear green and white uniforms for St Patrick's Day since I am Irish. (joke)

Yup, IU should be wearing the traditional gear.

 

[kurt cloverdales]

do you who the 1st win of the last undefeated team came against

 

[kmathum]

do you who the 1st win of the last undefeated team came against

UCLA. In St Louis.

 

[82hoosier]

Just reading the article about Cronin saying said that rather than playing college basketball, he chose to pursue getting a degree. Hmmm…

 

[edub72]

Mick Cronin sucks

 

[T.M.P.]

Cronin is not a factor.

IIRC Cronin plays a pack-line defense or something close enough.. and subs like Crean on a green energy drink bender, constantly running players in an out. We've had enough of that stupid outdated shit defense imnsho.

 

[TMB333]

UCLA basketball coach Mick Cronin's buyout is $16 million through March 31, 2025, and $10 million through March 31, 2026. This is part of a reciprocal buyout agreement in his six-year contract extension, signed in March 2022.

 

[IUHoopster]

Perhaps you are seeing something I’m not, but this is not a coach I’m dying to have. Hard pass.

 

[TR32]

There are 10 RSCI top 100 players on the UCLA roster. Anyone except maybe Calipari would make the tourney in that circumstance.

Cronin's overall numbers are good but he seems to be a coach who doesn't really get everything out of his players.

I'd rather have Hoiberg or Collins than Cronin. The numbers doesn't add up, but that's just my opinion on him.

 

[kurt cloverdales]

There are 10 RSCI top 100 players on the UCLA roster. Anyone except maybe Calipari would make the tourney in that circumstance.

Cronin's overall numbers are good but he seems to be a coach who doesn't really get everything out of his players.

I'd rather have Hoiberg or Collins than Cronin. The numbers doesn't add up, but that's just my opinion on him.

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